Obituaries (July 10)

Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Augusta Winegard were  held at her home, 84 River street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], Thursday afternoon.  The Rev. Wilton J. Dubrick, pastor of Sidney Methodist Church, of which she was a member, officiated and burial was made in the family plot in Prospect Hill Cemetery [Sidney, NY].  Born, Aug. 5, 1863, near Deposit [Broome Co., NY], the daughter of Lysander and Melissa Juckett, she was married to Willis Winegard, who passed away five years ago last April.  Mr. and Mrs. Winegard observed their 50th wedding anniversary during his lifetime and she had resided in her present house 53 years.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 6, 1944]

 

Albert Buell Young, aged 63 years, of Nineveh [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died at Daytona Beach, Fla., Dec. 22.  The body was sent home and the funeral held in the Nineveh Presbyterian Church, Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 29, with the Rev. Clifford E. Webb and the Rev. Louis Falk officiating.  Burial in Spring Forest Cemetery, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  Mr. Young is survived by a son, L. Coe Young, of Harpursville; three daughters, Mrs. Harrison Merrell, of Harpursville, Mrs. Harold Baer, of Fairview, Va., and Mrs. Ernest Poole, of Afton, and 12 grandchildren.  Mr. Young was employed by the D.&H. Railroad for 35 years, and was a member of Thomas H. Barber Camp, Spanish War Veterans, of Binghamton, who conducted the services at the grave.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 6, 1944]

 

Mr. James D. Hutchinson, Main street, Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], passed away last Sunday evening at 8 in the Sidney Hospital.  Mr. Hutchinson was 78 years of age.  He was born in Digby, Nova Scotia, Dec. 12, 1864.  Mr. Hutchinson was at one time manager of the local Smalley theatre and had managed many other theatres before coming to Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  He is survived by his wife, Edith (Archibald) Hutchinson and three daughters, Miss Marion Hutchinson, Boston, Mass.;  Mrs. Ralph Harris, Providence, R.I., and Mrs. Charles Seymour, Sidney; two sons, Emery of Guilford and Donald of Unadilla.  funeral services in charge of the Unadilla Methodist church, were held at the Carr & Landers Funeral Home on Wednesday, Dec. 2, and interment was in the Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, NY].  Bearers were:  Ercell Clark, William Helm, Russell Quackenbush, David Melnick, N.J. Kipp and Leland Laraway.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 2, 1943]

 

Mrs. Frances Cornish Fleming, mother of Dr. H.J. Fleming of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] passed away at the Delaware Sanitarium in Delhi [Delaware Co., NY] on Sunday, December 12.  Mrs. Fleming resided with her son in Sherman avenue for many years.  In failing health she recently entered a private nursing home in Delhi and later was taken to the Sanitarium.  Funeral services were conducted Tuesday and interment was in the family plot in Walton cemetery [Delaware Co., NY] beside her husband, who passed away many years ago.  Besides the son above mentioned, survivors include three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and several cousins.  Mrs. Fleming would have been 89 years of age had she survived until February 17, 1944.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 16, 1943]

 

The body of Mrs. Concetta (Mazzarella) Roy, Philadelphia, Pa., was brought to Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] Wednesday morning and a rosary service was held at 8 that evening in Carr-Landers funeral chapel.  Rev. Fr. John Kavanaugh, pastor of Sacred Heart Church, officiated, and the committal service was held in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, NY] at 9:30 Thursday morning.  The many Sidney friends of Mrs. Roy knew her better by the name of "Queenie," as she was called during her girlhood and high school days spent in Sidney where she was born Dec. 9, 1901, the daughter of the late Frank Mazzarella and Mrs. Mazzarella of Willow street.  She graduated from the Albany Business College.  About 15 years ago she married Amos Roy, now a captain in the Navy.  She passed away Saturday night in Kensington Hospital, Philadelphia, where she had been ill four months.  Besides her husband, she is survived by her mother; four sisters, Mrs. Walter Hanni, Sidney, Mrs. Joseph Flowers, Philadelphia, Mrs. Preston Paris, Wilmington, Del, and Mrs. Peter Barber, Middletown; and one brother Frank Mazzarella, in the Navy.  Captain Amos Roy was on active duty in charge of a salvage ship in the African campaign until the severe illness of Mrs. Roy prompted him to ask for shore service at the Philadelphia Navy Yard four months ago.  He has been in charge of the yard for that period and now expects to return to active duty.  Captain Roy is one of the few men with a master mariners' rating and before entering the Navy two years ago was a captain on one of the Merchant marine ships.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 16, 1943]

 

The funeral of Mrs. Frances Livingston of the Newton Hollow Road [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], was held Sunday at 2 o'clock in the Colwell Brothers' Funeral Chapel in Bainbridge.  Mrs. Livingston died Thursday in the Bainbridge Hospital after a long illness.  She was in the Sidney Hospital for sometime.  Rev. G. Louis Jones of Endicott pastor of the Baptist Church at West Bainbridge, officiated, and burial was in Glenwood Cemetery at Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Livingston was a member of the Union Valley Methodist church.  Surviving are her husband, Archie Livingston, two sisters, Mrs. Charles Whitney of Masonville, and Mrs. Eva Sisson of Oneonta, and two brothers, Levi Williams of Oxford and Henry Williams of Masonville.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 16, 1943]

 

Word of the death of Felix Menz, Hempstead, L.I., has been received by Mrs. Mary McKinnon, at whose home he and Mrs. Menz often visited.  He passed away Thursday night leaving his wife and three daughters.  Mrs. Menz was Lena Somberger, Masonville, before her marriage.  Mr. Menz made many friends on his occasional visits here.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 16, 1943]

 

Funeral services for Harvey Westcott, Jr., were held Saturday at 2 from the Joyce funeral parlors, with burial in the Evergreen Hill cemetery [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY], beside his mother, who died 18 years ago.  Rev. George Youngs, pastor [officiated].  Bearers were the two brothers, Blair and Arthur Westcott and Robert Constable, Donald Hull, Charles Jordan and Maxwell Gregory, Jr.  Among the profusion of beautiful floral tributes were pieces from IBM department 100; Blind Work association; Auburn Spark Plug; WBCS of Methodist Church; boys at the Binghamton YMCA; production and inspection department, line 54, department 20 and department 16, Scintilla; post office force; American legion auxiliary and two neighborhood pieces.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 16, 1943]

 

Funeral services for Ara J. Martindale, 82, 14 Phelps, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], will be held at 1:30 today in Carr-Landers funeral chapel and burial will be made in Sand Hill cemetery, Wells Bridge [Otsego Co., NY].  Nearly blind for some time, he died at his home Monday morning at 8:20 after a week's illness with a heart ailment.  Born August 19, 1861, in the town of Otego [Otsego Co., NY], the son of Allen and Ianthany (Couse) Martindale, he was twice married.  His first wife was Miss Alice E. Sterling, whom he married in 1882, and after her death he married Miss Sarah Lewis who passed away three years ago.  He had been a farmer for over 40 years and had resided in Wells Bridge, Unadilla and Sidney.  One daughter, Mrs. Leslie Herring, Rogers Hollow, survives with six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Martindale was held in respect in his community.  [Sidney Enterprise,  Dec. 16, 1943]

BCHS Class of 1938 - Part 1

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1938

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1938

 

Betty Branham

 

You have a cheerful disposition but when you are vexed you are quite apt to lose your good nature.  You are especially talented in music and would best succeed in this field, but we hear it rumored that you wish to be a surgical nurse. 

 

Barbara Campbell

 

You are fond of beauty in style and have deep cultural interests.  Any literary pursuit you undertake should prove successful. 

Myron Carl

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Yours is a philosophical and generous nature.  The signs say that you are always good natured and those who know you will agree.  In order to best succeed you should hold a high or responsible position. 

Graydon Cass

 

We believe that your love of independence is due to the fact that you were so nearly a fire cracker.  The stars say that you are bent on acquiring material possessions and are very industrious. 

Marion Davis

 

You are a lover of justice and liberty even to the extent of fighting for it.  Although you are inclined to be quick in decision and anger, you are easily appeased.  You will be a success in the commercial field because of your sunny nature and winning smile. 

Marion Dibble

 

You are a lover of home life and have spent many high school days training for a position in this field.  You have a companionable nature and have a rich store of friends. 



Soldier News 1943 - continued

Letter from Staff Sgt. Douglas W. Anthony

Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 7, 1943

 

After nearly four months, Mrs. Myrtle Wilson was greatly relieved when on Sept. 27 she received an air mail letter from her son, Staff Sgt. Douglas W. Anthony.  It was only en route 10 days.  In the nearly two years Sgt. Anthony ahs been overseas, he has never been able to state where he was or give any clue even to his whereabouts.  In this letter he was allowed to state he was in the Solomon area.  He wrote he was fine and doing O.K., enjoying all the necessities of life, and even some of the luxuries we enjoy, came their way.  He receives all the mail from the States, only many letters at once, then there will be a time when no mail comes through for days.  He is always so glad to hear form his friends in Norwich and Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Donald Patchen Wins Silver Wings

Bianbridge News & Republican, Oct. 7, 1943

 

Donald Patchen

 

The right to wear a pair of coveted "Silver Wings" and fly one of Uncle Sam's swift and deadly fighter planes against our Axis enemies has been won by Donald Jay Patchen, son of Mrs. Genevieve W. Benedict, Route 3, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], who was commissioned a second lieutenant at special outdoor exercises this week at Craig Field's picturesque pecan grove at Selma Ala.  The awarding of the iwngs and commission came after the new fling officer had completed his advanced flight training at the Advanced Flying School in Selma, Ala.

 

During the many months of training he had to undergo before he mounted the stand to received his wings and certificate, he was given all types of instruction.  He was toughened mentally and physically and learned to drill, just as any soldier.  He was also given every phase of combat instruction, including fighter formation, ground and aerial gunnery, night flying Nov. 4, 1943 and high altitude missions which equip him to become a vital member of  the United States' still rapidly increasing air arm, which daily is carrying the war across waters to the very heart of our enemies' strongholds.  Assignment to his next station followed the exercises. 

 

Hanford Haynes Home from Africa

Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 3, 1943

 

P.F.C. Hanford Haynes, who saw service in the African campaign and was wounded and had the great honor of receiving the Award of the Purple Heart, is enjoying a 30-day furlough, spent at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Haynes, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  He arrived in this country Sept. 21 and has been receiving hospitalization since at the Rose General Hospital in Utica.  His injuries included a broken leg and infection in the knee from which he is making a good recovery, although he walks with a decided limp, which necessitates the use of a cane.  He spoke very highly of the care he received in the overseas hospital.  It seemed to him mighty good to be home and to enjoy the hunting season, and the change in climate.  We are having plenty of rain, which he didn't have in Africa.  P.F.C. Haynes was looking fine and in excellent spirits.

 

Sgt. Edward Peckham Prisoner of Nazis

Bainbridge News & Republican,

 



Residents of Bainbridge and vicinity are jubilant over the news received by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Peckham, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], R.D.3, in a telegram from the War Department Saturday afternoon announcing that their son, Tech. Sgt. Edward Peckham, who had been reported missing in action since June 26, was a prisoner in Germany, according to the Red Cross.

 

Edward, who was a top turret gunner in the Air Force, had been in England about a month at the time he was reported missing in action;  however it was assumed here he was on his first bombing mission over Germany.

 

The fore part of the week Mr. and Mrs. Peckham received a number of letters from people from various parts of the country who had heard a broadcast from Berlin short wave, Saturday night at 7 o'clock listing Edward among the prisoners.  Among the listeners of the broadcast, were a lady from Oneonta, and a gentleman from New York City. 

 

Harold Shields Wounded in Italy

Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 2, 1943

 

Pvt. Harold M. Shields, son of Mrs. John Hendricks of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], was wounded in action in Italy and has been transferred to a hospital in North Africa where he is improving, according to word received by his mother from the War Department.  Pvt. Shields, a graduate of Unadilla school, entered the Army Nov. 28, 1942.  He was sent to Camp Croft, S.C., for four months' basic training, then to Camp Edwards, Mass., for a short time before going to North Africa where he completed his training in an infantry division.

  



Obituaries (July 9)

Charles F. Puffer, Kirby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died of a heart ailment at the Bainbridge Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 30, 1943, after an illness of one week.  Although he had always enjoyed good health, his activities had been limited since a previous attack suffered about six months ago.  He was born at Walton [Delaware Co., NY] on Jan. 25, 1870, the son of Harry and Maria Puffer.  His early years were spent in the vicinity of Walton, and on Jan. 6, 1899 he was married to Allie M. Latham, who died on Dec. 28, 1928.  They moved to Bainbridge in 1914, where Mr. Puffer was employed by the Casein Co. of America for 27 years.  A few years after the death of his wife, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Harriet Van Valkenburg, who survives, in Sidney Center. For several years Mr. Puffer made his home at the residence of Miss Pearl Bliss, Kirby street, and visited among relatives from time to time.  Surviving are four daughters:  Mrs. W.R. Davidson, Mrs. J.D. Teed, Mrs. W.C. Taylor and Mrs. R.W. Holman; one sister, Mrs. S.R. Evans, of Michigan; a brother, Henry Puffer, of Walton; 14 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; two step-children; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Two brothers and a sister died several years ago.  A daughter, Mrs. Emma Neidlinger, died in 1929.  Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. at the Colwell Funeral Parlors.  The Rev. Paul L. Carpenter, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, of which Mr. Puffer was a member, officiated.  Bearers were his five son-in-laws, J.D. Teed, Warner Taylor, Otto Neidlinger, Raymond C. Holman and William Davidson.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 11, 1943]

 

Norman Leslie Beatty, of Juliand street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], prominent in this area, died suddenly in the Paterson General Hospital, Paterson, N.J., Thursday, Nov. 4 after an illness of six days.  At his bedside were his wife and daughter, Marion, a Senior at Cornell University.  Mr Beatty had been engaged in the real estate and insurance business in New Jersey his entire life until 1935 when he and his family moved to Bainbridge.  A number of months ago he accepted a position with the General Electric Co., Bloomfield, N.J., where he was employed at the time of his death.  Born in Newark, N.J., on July 16, 1891, he was the son of William I. and Edith (Michens) Beatty.  On the paternal side he was a direct descendant of L. Nathan [Elnathan] Bush, one of the first settlers in the Town of Bainbridge who built Harmonie Hall.  Although Mr. Beatty lived most of his life in New Jersey, he always spent his Summers with his grandmother, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Beatty, at Harmonie Hall, from the time he was a young boy, and during these years had made many friends in Bainbridge of long years standing.  On April 15, 1922, he was united in marriage to Miss Malva Dowrey at Nutley, N.J.  He was a member of the Presbyterian Church at East Orange, N.J., and served in the Army in World War I.  He leaves his wife, Mrs. Malva Dowrey Beatty; his daughter, Miss Marian Beatty; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Beatty, of Pompton Plains, N.J.  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Home for Service, Newark, N.J., with the Rev. John Reeves, chaplain of the U.S. Army Reserves, officiating.  interment was held Monday morning at the Fairmount Cemetery, Newark.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 18, 1943]

 

Mrs. Hattie Woodford Bradish, 34, wife of P.F.C. Asa L. Bradish, of the U.S. Air Force, stationed in the North African war theatre, died Nov. 27 in a Philadelphia hospital.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Hall, of Sidney Center, officiating.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Dec. 2, 1943]

Mrs. Hattie Bradish, wife of Asa Bradish of the U.S. Army, stationed overseas, passed away in a hospital in Philadelphia last Friday,  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon in the Colwell funeral chapel in Bainbridge.  The fifteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Bradish was last week Wednesday.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 2, 1943]

James A. Templeton, 70, died early Tuesday morning at  his home in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] after an illness of seven years with a heart ailment, one year of which he was confined to his home.  Funeral will be held at 1:30 Friday from the Joyce funeral parlors, with burial in the Rogers Hollow cemetery.  Rev. Henry Vore, pastor of the Friends church, will officiate.  Mr. Templeton was born May 26, 1873, at Summerville, N.J., a son of Hugh Templeton, a native of Glasgow, Scotland, and Fannie (Smith) Templeton.  He married Miss Hattie Carvin Oct. 16, 1893, and they celebrated their golden wedding this year.  Before locating in Unadilla 16 years ago they were residents of Delhi [Delaware Co., NY] for 25 years.  He is survived by his wife, one son, Lloyd Templeton, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Baker of Oxford, and Mrs. Wyatt C. Frisbee of Delhi, and three grandchildren, and one uncle, John Smith of Kelly Corners.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 2, 1943]

William Sands, 58, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], retired farmer, died at the Sidney hospital Sunday morning after a prolonged illness.  Mr. Sands' grandfather was one of the early settlers of Hancock, where the family kept an inn in the early days, and later worked a stone quarry and sand bank.  A number of places in that section are named for the family as Sands Creek and Sands Switch.  He was a member of the Methodist church and Masonville Grange.  Mr. Sands is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Harvey Gifford of the Sidney-Bainbridge road with whom they made their home, and Mrs. Evan Smith of Beech Hill, near Deposit; two sons, Howard Sands of Sidney and George Sands, who lives on the home farm near Masonville; also two brothers, Howard Sands of Colorado, and Thomas Sands of Utica.  and a sister, Mrs. Raymond Cook of Hancock, and 11 grandchildren.  The funeral was held Wednesday at 1 o'clock at the Colwell funeral home in Bainbridge, with Rev. Harold Hammer of Masonville, officiating. Burial was in the family plot at Hancock.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 9, 1943]

Funeral services for Mrs. DeEtta (Keith) Scofield, widow of Charles R. Scofield, were held in Colwell funeral parlors at Bainbridge Friday at 2:00, Rev. Ralph Gamewell of Guilford, officiated, and burial was made in Prospect Hill Cemetery [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY].  Mrs. Scofield, 90, passed away in Oxford Monday morning after a short illness.  A former resident of Sidney [Delaware Co., nY], she had spent her life in this vicinity where she was held in high esteem by many friends.  She was a member of the Sidney Baptist church.  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Willard Ruland of Sidney, and one son, Emerson Scofield of Bainbridge; eight grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren.  [Sidney Enterprise, Sec. 9, 1943]

Marriages (July 9)

On Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 3 p.m. in the Guilford Methodist Church the marriage of Miss Hilda E. Prestidge, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Arthur L. O'Brien, of Portlandville [Otsego Co., NY], was solemnized.  The Rev. Charles J. Dempsey, pastor of the church, officiated.  Mrs. Mildred Darling, of Sidney, presided at the organ.  The bride was attired in black velvet with hat to match.  Her corsage was white carnations.  Miss Evelyn Burlison, of Guilford, was bridesmaid.  She wore a blue velvet dress with matching hat.  Her corsage was also white carnations.  Donald Lawyer, of Canajoharie, an uncle of the groom, was best man.  Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents in Yaleville.  A buffet luncheon was served  The newlyweds left soon after for their honeymoon.  On their return, they will reside at Portlandville.  Both are employed as machinists in the Scintilla Sidney plant.  Best wishes are extended to them from their many friends.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 18, 1943]

Miss Leora B. Shiels of Lake Katrine [Ulster Co. NY], and Foster L. Darlin, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], were married Monday noon, Nov. 15, at 12:45 at Kingston.   The ceremony was performed by the Rev. William Peckham.  The couple was attended by the bride's sister.  Miss Catherine Shiels, of Lake Katrine, and Harold Robinson, of Bainbridge.  A luncheon and reception were held at the Governor Clinton Hotel, Kingston, following the ceremony.  Mr. and Mrs. Darlin will reside in the Tuckey house, Pearl street [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 18, 1943]

Sisson - DeMott:  Marriage of Miss Mary Elizabeth DeMott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac DeMott, of Masonville [Delaware Col, NY] to Sergt. Benjamin F. Sisson, son of Mrs. Harvey Westcott, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], and the late Lee B. Sisson, a veteran of World War I, took place Thanksgiving night in St. Mary's Rectory at Oneonta.  The Rev. Father Cunningham officiated.  Miss Marjorie DeMott, sister of the bride, and Charles Reynolds, of Sidney, were the couple's only attendants.  The bride is a graduate of Sidney High School, Sergeant Sisson attended Unadilla Central School, enlisting in the service in February, 1942.  He is now stationed at the Concord Air Field, Concord, Calif.  Mrs. Sisson will join him there later.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 2, 1943]

Brooks - Plankenhorn:  At a twilight ceremony Sunday in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Plankenhorn, Sidney Center [Delaware Co., NY], Miss Josephine Louise Plankenhorn became the bride of Pvt. Clayton E. Brooks, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Brooks, of Sidney.  The Rev. Rexford Crouse, pastor of the New Milford, Pa., Methodist church, officiated at the double-ring ceremony.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 2, 1943]

Hodges - Hinkleman:  Miss Clara Hinkleman, daughter of Mrs. Hinkleman and the late Fred Hinkleman of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] became the bride of Ernest Hodges, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Hodges, also of Unadilla, at a ceremony in the Methodist parsonage at 4:00 Sunday afternoon, performed by Rev. George Youngs, pastor of the Unadilla Methodist church.  The couple were attended by Miss Gertrude Clapper, cousin of the bride, and James Earl, both of Unadilla.  Mr. and Mr.s Hodges are at present with the bride's mother at an apartment in the Cone homestead.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 2, 1943]

Smith - Green:  Merton A Smith and Miss Marian E. Green, both of Sidney [Delaware Co.,  NY], were married Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Sidney Methodist church by Rev Wilton J. Dubrick, pastor of the church.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo O. Smith of Hartwick, brother and sister-in-law of the groom.  The bride was becomingly attired in a beige dress with luggage tan accessories, and a shoulder bouquet of red roses.  Floral decorations and a candlelight service made a pretty background for the ceremony.  Mr. and Mrs. Smith are residing at Mr. Smith's home on West Main street where their many friends are extending best wishes for happiness.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 9, 1943]

Wilbur - Stilson:  Miss Hazel Stillson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Stilson of Otego [Otsego co., NY], became the bride of Pvt. Leland Wilbur, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Wilbur of East Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  Thanksgiving afternoon at 3, at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Frank Scoville at Trout Creek.  Rev. J. Rosa McCoy, pastor of the Mundale United Presbyterian church, performed the single ring ceremony.  They were attended by Miss Waneta Stilson of Oneonta, sister of the bride, and Alfred Wilbur of Otego, brother of the groom.  The bride was attractive in royal blue velvet with a corsage of white rose buds.  Her maid of honor wore navy blue with a corsage of white chrysanthemums.  Dinner for about 46 relatives and friends followed at the Scoville home.  After a short wedding trip, the groom returned to Fort Dix, N.J., and the bride returned to her home.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 9, 1943]

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Carroll of Maltland, Fla. have announced the engagement of their daughter, Ensign Berenice Carroll, to Maj. Carl L. Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Cook of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  Miss Carroll is a graduate of Afton high school and Syracuse University and is now an ensign in the U.S.Naval Reserve in Washington, D.C.  Major Cook is a graduate of Afton high school and Cornell University.  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 9, 1943]

Bainbridge Highway/Street Employees Honored

Recognition Day in Bainbridge

Rotary Club Honors Town Highway and Village Street Employees

 

Each year the Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Rotary Club honors a group in the community worthy of recognition.  This year, on Thursday, January 14, the club honored the Bainbridge Town Highway employees and the Bainbridge Village street employees.

 

In the picture below, seated left to right, are:  Phil Freidenstine, village; Maurice Hayes, village; Reno Smith, Village Department of Public Works; and Henry Palmatier, Town of Bainbridge.

 

Standing:  Kermit M. Hoyt, town; Charles Sherman, town; Cal Loker, president of the Bainbridge Rotary Club; Maurice King, village; Henry Kozlowski, town; and Aaron Winans, town.

 



Obituaries (July 8)

Tuesday, Oct. 26, occurred the death of Rose May Brown, wife of Daniel P. Brown.  Mrs. Brown was born on July 9, 1866, 77 years ago.  She was the daughter of Priscilla (Williamee) and William English and her birth occurred at Morris, Pa.  She had resided in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY] for the past nine years.  Final rites were held Friday, Oct. 29, Claude B. Dakin, mortician of New Berlin in charge.  Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 4, 1943]

 

The funeral of the Rev. John W.F. Maxwell, pastor of the First Baptist church of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], was held Friday,  Burial was in the Walton Cemetery.  Mr. Maxwell's sudden death Tuesday afternoon cast a shadow of sorrow over the entire community where he resided.  He had not been feeling well for a few days but had conducted services in the church on Sunday morning and Sunday evening.  Tuesday morning a physician was called and in the afternoon he suffered a heart attack and death occurred in the space of a few minutes.  The Rev. John W.F. Maxwell came to Walton in June, 1939.  During his years of ministry there, he not only worked faithfully among his own congregation, but entered into community affairs and his weight has been felt in general community improvement.  [Bainbridge news & Republican, Nov. 11, 1943]

 

Mrs. Eliza Brown Lowry, wife of James Lowry, Front street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away at her home Sunday, Oct. 31, following an illness of several weeks.  Born in England May 29, 1880, she was the daughter of James and Philadelphia Brown, and came to America and settled in Olyphant, Pa., at the age of seven.  On March 28, 1903, she was united in marriage to James Lowry, of Dickson City, Pa.  Four years later they moved to Bainbridge where they have resided ever since.  During her 36 years in the village, Mrs. Lowry had made a host of friends, and will long be remembered for her kindness and thoughtfulness.. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Miss Marcella Lowry, one son, Marshall Lowry, both of Bainbridge; and one step-son, Ray Lowry, of Ilion; also three sisters, Mrs. Emily Nagle, of Blakely; Mrs. Elizabeth Archer, of Bainbridge; and Mrs. Florence Brown, of Binghamton.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church, of which she was a member, with the Rev. Ernest George officiating.  Bearers were Austin Finch, George Elliott, Robert Davidson and Lewis Kirkland.  Burial was in the family plot in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 11, 1943]

 

Chenango Union - December 2, 1863

Death Notices

 

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on Tuesday morning, Dec. 1st, Mr. Henry G. Wetmore, son of Gideon Wetmore, aged 22 years.

 

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 27th, Elizabeth, daughter of Michael and Betsey Conway, aged 1 year and 5 months.

 

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 30th, Mary Ann, wife of Dr. W.H. Day, aged 36 years.

 

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 19th, Mr. Giles Manwarring, aged 67 years.

 

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 19th, Mr. Samuel Lewis, aged 48 years.

 

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 18th, Mrs. Jane M. Vandebin, daughter of S.B. Marsh.

 

In Hospital, New Orleans, Nov. 2d, Mr. Asa Holmes, of Co. A, 114th, N.Y.S.V., of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 47 years.

 

At Belle Island, near Richmond, Mr. Addison Beardsley, of Co. K, 10th N.Y. Cavalry, son of Asa Beardsley of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 20 years.

 

In Paeola, Ill., Frank Angell, only child of Andrew J. and Elizabeth A. Gardner, aged 3 years and 2 months. 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

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Marriages (July 8)

The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hovey, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], who were married Sept. 20, 1893 at her home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was observed at the home of their daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Stead, of Yaleville, on Sept. 19, 1943.  About 38 relatives and neighbors assembled.  The best man, Charles Pettys, brother of the bride, and Jennie Richards, sister of the bridegroom, who were the attendants 50 years ago, were present:  also 11 guests who were present at the former wedding from South New Berlin, Afton Sidney, Bainbridge and Guilford.  Seated at the bride's table, which was centered with a wedding cake with a miniature bride and bridegroom, made by Mildred Hughes, were the bridal party and nearest relatives.  The other guests seated at small tables, were all served a chicken dinner.  After dinner a picture of Mr. and Mrs. Hovey and their attendants was taken. The bride wore a corsage of sweetpeas and larkspur. A social hour was enjoyed by all.  A purse of $53.50 with cards of congratulations and best wishes for health and happiness in the years ahead was left with them as a token of love and respect.  Mr. and Mrs. Hovey have spent their entire married life on his farm in Ives Settlement [Guilford, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 7, 1943]

 

The marriage of Mrs. Anne Collinge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nymann, of Long Island, and Winthrope Aikins, son of Arthur Aikins, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], was solemnized Saturday afternoon, Oct. 2, at 1 o'clock in the Baptist parsonage in Bainbridge.  The Rev. R. Lewis Johnson performed the ceremony.  The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. George Kelsey, sister and brother-in-law of the bridegroom, and William Collinge, son of the bride.  The bride was attired in a powder blue street length dress with black accessories.  She wore a corsage of red roses.  The matron of honor wore a black street length dress and a corsage of pink carnations. After a short wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Aikins are residing in Sidney.  They are both employed at the Scintilla Magneto Co.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 7, 1943]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moore were the guests of honor at a surprise party given Monday night in observance of their 40th wedding anniversary by their daughter, Lillian, and their son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Maraden Moore.  The invited guests included Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Purvis, Mr.and Mrs. George Cook, Mr. and Mrs. William Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Thomas, Mrs. George Foster, and Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Foster.  The happy couple received many lovely and useful gifts.  The date was also the anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Foster, wed 32 years, and Mrs. and Mrs. Wiley Foster, married 38 years.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 21, 1943]

 

Fritts - Turner:  Miss Marion Elnore Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Turner, and Leon Fritts, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Fritts, all of Fly Creek [Otsego Co., NY], were married Sunday at the home of the Rev. Charles Kramer in Cooperstown.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 28, 1943]

 

Merritt-Osterhoudt:  Mr. and Mrs. John G. Osterhoudt, of Monticello [Sullivan Co., NY], have announced the marriage of their daughter, Virginia Mary, to Staff Sergeant Clifford L. Merritt, of the United States Army on Sunday, Oct. 17th.  Mrs. Merritt is a member of the faculty of the Cooperstown High School.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 28, 1943]

Kark - Bean:  Miss Dorothy Helen Bean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bean, of Easton, Pa., and Pvt. John Harry Kark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Kark, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], were married Oct. 9th in St. Mark's Reformed Church, Easton, the Rev. Frank W. Teske, pastor of the church, officiating.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 28, 1943]

Lord - Swartz:  Miss Evelyn L. Swartz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lealon E. Swartz, of Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], and Robert R. Lord, son of Mrs. Ida Lord, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were married recently in the Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial Methodist church of Johnson City.  They are residing in Maine.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 28, 1943]

Miss Joyce Benedict, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Benedict, of Watervliet [Albany Co., NY], was married to Merton Gunsalus, of Watervliet, Sunday afternoon, Oct. 24, 1943, at the Third Avenue Methodist Church.  A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents following the ceremony.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 4, 1943]

Iverson - Albrecht:  Friday evening, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. occurred the marriage of Miss Audrey Albrecht, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Albrecht, of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], to Melvin Iverson, of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Iverson, of Mt. Upton.  The wedding took place in South New Berlin, with the Rev. Clinton H. Shrinner Baptist minister, officiating.  They were attended by the bride's parents.  Mr. Iverson is employed at the Dairymen's League plant in Mt. Upton and they will reside in Mt. Upton.  Best wishes are extended to them.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 11, 1943]

Chenango Union, December 2, 1863

Marriages

 

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 18th, by Rev. E. Curtis, Mr. Leander G. French, to Mrs. Caroline M. Blanding.

 

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 4th, by Rev. D. Williams, Mr. Andrew J. Burton, to Miss Fanny B. Havens.

 

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 12th, by Rev. M.S. Wells, Mr. George W. Bates, to Miss Jennie E. Riddell.

 

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 22d, by Rev. l. Sperry, Mr. Lewis Mead, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary L. Badger, of Bainbridge.

 

In Washington, D.C., Nov. 18th, by Rev. R. Lewis, Chaplain U.S. Navy, Lieut. Glenville Cox, of the 18th Cavalry, N.Y.S.V., to Miss Arabella S. Cox, daughter of Sackville Cox, Esq., of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  

 

 

 

Odd Epitaphs

Some Odd Epitaphs

A Peculiar Symposium Contributed by Noted Women

 

A symposium of queer epitaphs, contributed by noted women of the United States, was an interesting feature of the annual meeting of a local literary club of Bucyrus, O.  The idea was suggested by a quaint inscription on a tombstone in a local cemetery, and it was determined that each member of the club should secure from some noted woman of the country the most unique epitaph that had ever come under her notice.  The result was interesting in the extreme.  The following are among those secured: 

 

Mrs. Cleveland submits an epitaph which is said to be carved upon a stone in the nature of a matrimonial advertisement.  Here is the inscription: 

"Sacred to the memory of James H. Random, who died Aug. 6, 1800.  His widow, who mourns as one who can be comforted, aged only 24 and possessing every qualification of a good wife, lives in this village."

 

Mrs. Sherman confines herself to her own locality and send an inscription which ca be found in an old Mansfield cemetery.  It is as follows:

"Under this sod and under these trees

Lieth the pod of Solomon Pease.

He is not in this hole, but only his pod.

He has shelled out his soul and went up to his God."

 

Mrs. Brice gives two, which properly go together.  The first was the inscription over the remains of the first wife of a Californian and reads:

"The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away

Blessed by the name of the Lord!"

 

The grave of a second wife was embellished with the other inscription, equally appropriate:

"I called upon the Lord, and he heard me and delivered me out of all my troubles."

 

Mrs. Harrison gives this quotation from a western monument:

This yere is sakrd to the mem'ry of Bill Henry Shraken, who come to his death by being shot with a Colts revolvers--one of the old kind, brass mounted, and of such is the kingdom of hevin."

 

Mrs. Foraker thinks the accompanying is about as curious as any she has ever heard:

"Here lie I and my two daughters,

Brought here by drinking sedlitz waters.

If we had stuck to Epsom salts,

We wouldn't be laying in these here vaults."

 

This rather peculiar selection comes form a Massachusetts cemetery and is furnished by Mrs. Grant:

"Here lies the best of slaves now turning into dust.

Caesar, the Ethiopian, craves a place among the just.

His faithful soul has fled to realms of heavenly light.

And by the blood that Jesus shed is changed form black to white.

January he quitted the state

In the 77th year of his age.

1780"

 

Mrs. McKinley quotes the only oration over the remains of Tom Paine, the infidel, written by himself and delivered at his request:

"Poor Tom Paine, here he lies!

Nobody laughs, and nobody cries

Where his soul is and how it fares

Nobody knows, and nobody cares."

 

Mrs. Alger contributes a curiosity, but fails to say whether it is to be found in a Michigan burying ground or some place more remote:

"Here, fast asleep and full six feet deep

And seventy summers ripe,

George Thomas lies and hopes to rise

And smoke another pipe."

 

The following, however, does come from a Michigan cemetery at La Pointe and is furnished yb Mrs Stevenson;

"This stone was erected to the memory of J--- D---, who was shot as a mark of esteem by his surviving relatives."

 

Mrs. Reed quotes the lines of Shakespeare engraved on the stone above his remains:

"Good friend, for Jesus' sake, forbear

To dig the dust inclosed here.

Blest be the man who spares these stones

And cursed be the man that moves my bones!"

 

Mrs. Bryan's contribution comes from a little graveyard near Pittsfield, Mass.;

"When you, my friends, are passing by,

And this informs you where I lie,

Remember you ere long must have,

Like me, a mansion in the grave.

Also three infants, two sons and a daughter."

 

Chicago is represented by Mrs. Potter Palmer, whose selection is as follows:

"Here lies, returned to clay,

Miss Arabella Young,

Who, on the 1st of May,

Began to hold her tongue."

 

Mrs. Hanna quotes from a tomb in Pennsylvania.  The inscription reads:

"Sacred to the memory of Charley and Varley

Sons of loving parents who died in infancy."

 

In addition to the above there were a number of others which came in without signatures attached.  Among the latter was the following:

The writer has seen with her own eyes the following inscription, which appears on a stone in a little cemetery in Cornwall, England:

"Here lies entoomed one Roger Morton,

Whose sudden death was early brought on.

Trying one day his corns to mow off,

The razor slipped and cut his toe off.

The toe, or what it grew to.

The inflammation quickly flew to.

The parts they took to mortifying.

And poor, dear Roger took to dyeing."

 

 

 

 



Obituaries (July 7)

Millard T. Delavan, a group supervisor of the Travelers' Insurance Co. and a veteran of World War No. 1, died suddenly Tuesday, Sept. 21, after being stricken with a heart attack on the street, at Euclid avenue and E. 13th street, Cleveland, Ohio.  He was only 46 years of age.  Mr. Delavan attended Carnegie Institute of Technology at Pittsburg, Pa., but joined the Army before he was graduated.  He served in this Co. during World War 1 and was discharged with the rank of 1st lieutenant.  He was a native of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  Affiliated with the Travelers insurance Co. more than 20 years he had been supervisor of most of the Ohio District since 1932, with offices in Cleveland.  Mr. Delavan lived at 17, 812 Landseer Road, N.E.  Surviving him are his wife, Willa Metta, a daughter, Lois, and a son, William D., all of Cleveland, and a sister, Mrs. Louis T. Winsor, of Guilford.  Mrs. Winsor attended final rites for her brother.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 7, 1943]

 

Guy H. Clark, a former resident of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] and a brother of G.A. Clark, of Sidney, the son of John A. and Sara Clark, died at his home in Frankfort on Sept. 30.  He was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], May 30, 1869.  Mr. Clark was a graduate of Sidney School, assistant cashier of the Sidney National Bank and cashier of the Earlville National Bank, and was the first member to join the Sidney Masonic Lodge after its organization.  He left Sidney about in the year 1900 to take the position of cashier of the Earlville Bank when it was organized.  In 1915 he went with the Acme Road Machine co. of Frankfort, as financial and credit manager, in which position he continued until his retirement a few years ago.  Final rites were held at Earlville, Saturday, Oct. 2, with interment in the Earlville Cemetery [Madison Co., NY].  Surviving are three sons, Winsor Clark, of Philadelphia, Pa.; Richard Clark, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Homer Clark, of Syracuse; also two brothers, John A. Clark, of East Orange, N.J., and the brother above mentioned.  He was well known in Guilford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 21, 1943]

 

Rexford Wright, 41, of North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] died at the Bainbridge Hospital Sunday following an operation for a ruptured appendix.  Mr. Wright, who was born at Burlington [Otsego Co., NY], Aug. 10, 1902, the son of Ernest and Leda (Bouton) Wright, was employed at the Scintilla Magneto Co.  He is survived by his wife and three children.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 21, 1943]

 

The body of Henry Moon's child, which he threw into the river in this village last winter, has been found in the water by Charles Babcock, who with other boys was swimming.  The body was lodged under a log which was lying in the river not far below Stockton's rock.  Coroner Johnson summoned a jury, and according to testimony, presented a verdict as follows:  That said child was the infant daughter of one Esther Landphere, late of Lanesboro, Pa.,; whose father was one Henry Moon, that said child came to its death at the hands of said Henry Moon, on the 11th day of February, 1876, whether said death was by accident or not on the part of said Moon--Walton Chronicle.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 15, 1876]

 

A sad case of drowning occurred in this village [Morris, Otsego Co., NY] last Sunday.  The facts are as follows:  At about 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, four or five little girls were bathing in the Butternut Creek, a few rods above the Broad street Bridge, and one of them ventured out where the water was seven or eight feet deep.  The children all commenced screaming, which attracted the attention of C.F. Whitcomb, who with Will Leonard immediately ran to the spot and plunged in and with the aid of a rake succeeded in bringing the body out of the water.  It was at once removed to Mr. Leonard's house, where a doctor had already arrived, and all was done that could be to restore her to consciousness, but life was extinct.  The body was taken to the house of her parents, on the upper Factory ground.  The girl's name was Hattie Bogart, aged about 11 years.  Her parents had gone to New Berlin, but were immediately sent for.  The family have the sympathy of the entire community.  A sister of the drowned girl, attempted three times to save her, and barely escaped with her own life--Morris Chronicle.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 15, 1876]

 

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Carrie Colburn, a beautiful girl of eighteen summers was buried Wednesday, July 29th.  Her disease was inflammatory rheumatism, terminating on the heart and brain.  The funeral was largely attended, and many tears were shed as the beautiful clay was deposited in its last resting place, in hope of a glorious resurrection.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 29, 1876]

 

A man by the name of John Davis, a resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], dropped dead in a berry lot in Guilford on Saturday lat.  He was visiting in Guilford and on that day went a berrying with a lady relative.  Soon after entering the lot they became separated, and she not seeing or hearing anything from him, supposed he had left the lot.  On reaching home and not finding him, and he not coming at a late hour, his friends became alarmed and instituted a search.  On arriving at the lot, his pail was discovered on a stump, a little way from which he was found lying face down in some bushes, dead.  It is supposed that he had a fit of some kind.  His age was about 36 years, and he formerly resided in Preston [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 5, 1876]

 

Our citizens were startled last Sabbath morning with the news of the death of Mr. John Davis, cousin of Mr. Charles Davis residing two miles north of this village, in whose employ he has been for the past season.  The particulars as we learn them are as follows:  On Saturday afternoon he, in company with Mrs. Charles Davis, went out in search of berries, in what is known as the railroad lot. At about 4 o'clock Mr. Davis proposed returning and set out for home, supposing he would follow, but not making his appearance search was instigated and his lifeless remains found about 6 o'clock the same evening.  It is supposed he died in a fit.  His remains were taken to Norwich for burial.  [Bainbridge  Republican, Aug. 5, 1976]

Marriages (July 7)

Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Hovey, of Ives Settlement [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last week.  Their daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Stead entertained in their honor.  Present were 35 friends and neighbors, among them Mr. and Mrs. Ransome Ives.  Mrs. Ives is an invalid confined to her wheel chair with arthritis, but her adopted daughter made it possible for her to attend this anniversary party for her husband's brother and wife.  Refreshments were served.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 30, 1943]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Christie, of Niagara Falls, announce the approaching marriage of the latter's daughter, Miss Charlene Bloom, to Charles John Hatton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hatton, of Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY].  The wedding will take place Sunday evening, Oct. 3, at 7 o'clock in the Guilford Methodist Church.  The Rev. Charles J. Dempsey officiating.  There will be a reception from 8-9 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Watson Hatton.  Both the bride and groom to be are former Guilford young people, having been born here, and their entire lives spent in our village until within the past few months.  They both hold excellent positions in Niagara Falls, their future home.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 30, 1943]

 

Hatton - Bloom:  Sunday evening, Oct. 3, at 7 o'clock in the Methodist Church at Guilford occurred the marriage of Charlene Margaret Bloom, daughter of Mrs. Donald Christie, of Niagara Falls, and Charles Bloom, of Binghamton, to Charles John Hatton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hatton, of Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY].  The Rev. Charles J. Dempsey officiated.  Previous to the ceremony, Mrs. Mildred Darling, of Sidney, close friend of the bride's mother, presided at the organ, rendering a delightful program of music.  The wedding marches were played as the bridal party entered and left the church.  During the ceremony "O Promise Me" and "I Love You Truly," were played very softly.  The church was set with large vases of hydrangeas. The bride wore wine colored velvet with matching hat.  Her corsage was of gardenias.  The bride's maid, Miss Florence Olds, wore a blue cloth dress and hat to match.  Her corsage was white roses with a touch of blue.  The mothers of the bride and groom were dressed in prints and wore corsages of talisman roses.  The bride's sister, Carolyn Bloom, wore red and a corsage of pompons and roses.  Paul Dempsey was best man.  Harold Wahlberg and the former acted as ushers.  A reception followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Watson Hatton, brother of the groom, at Guilford Center, to which around 75 attended.  A buffet lunch was served, with lighted tapers on the table, from which the bride served the four-tiered wedding cake, which was topped by a miniature bride and groom.  They were the recipients of many lovely gifts, including china, rose point ware, linen, coffee makers including service, cut glass, walnut, magazine rack and walnut coffee table, and many other beautiful and useful things.  Following the reception the happy couple left for a brief honeymoon.  They returned to Niagara Falls, their future home, on Tuesday.  Both are Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] young people, having been born here, received their schooling and their entire lives spent here until the last few months.  A church filled to capacity, of relatives and close friends, spoke of the popularity of the bride and groom and all wished them happiness through the years to come.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 7, 1943]

  

Gair - Parker:  Sunday morning, Sept. 19, at 10 o'clock at St. Paul's Church, Oxford [Chenango Co.,  NY], occurred the marriage of Miss Mary Parker, daughter of Mrs. Charles J. Parker and the late Mr. Parker, to 2nd Lieut. Russell A. Gair, Jr., U.S.A.A.F., son of Mrs. Reinhold D. Anthony, of Norwich.  The ceremony was performed by the rector, the Rev. G.V. Hemsley.  The wedding was one of the loveliest of early fall events.  The altar vases were filled with white gladioli and all the altar candles were aglow.  At the chancel steps there were assorted gladioli in large brass vases.  The bride was given in marriage by her brother-in-law, Dr. Herbert Chasis, of New York.  She wore a gown of gray blue crepe and a black velvet hat, and a corsage of white roses.  Her sister, Miss Katherine Parker, of New York, acted as bridesmaid.  Her dress was purple wool, with a corsage of yellow roses.  Edward Grabow, Jr., cousin of the groom, acted as best man.  His home is in Chenango Bridge.  Following the ceremony, a reception was given for the immediate members of the families of the bride and groom at the Van Wagenen home in Oxford.  The happy couple left for New York City Sunday afternoon for a brief honeymoon.  Both reported for Army duty on Thursday, the bride at Wilmington, Del., and the groom at Leesburg, Fla.  The bride is a graduate of Oxford Academy, class of 1935, and received a B.S. Degree in physical education, at Russell Sage College, Troy, in 1939.  She has taught in the Beaver Co. Day School at Boston, Mass., and in the Westover School at Middleburg, Conn.  Since June, 1942, she has been in training as a flying cadet.  On Sept. 11, 1943, she received the silver wings of the Woman's A.F. Service Pilot, in graduation ceremonies at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas.  It is the nation's only military flying school for women.  Lieut. Gair was graduated from Norwich High School and Duke University.  He entered the service two years ago and received his commission at Yale University.  Lieut. Gair has always spent much of his time in Guilford at the home of his aunt, Mrs. H.S. Whiting, and at the summer home of his mother, on Guilford Lake, and has always been thought of as one of our Guilford boys.  A legion of best wishes are extended to Lieut. and Mrs. Gair for happiness throughout the years to come and after the war is over and they have given of themselves to the service to the fullest extent, years together in a country at peace.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 30, 1943]

 

Miss Evelyn L. Swartz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lealon Swartz, of 174 Ackley avenue, Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], and Robert R. Lord, son of Mrs. Leonard Lord and the late Mr. Lord, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were married Sept. 18, at 2 o'clock in the Johnson Memorial Church, at Johnson City.  The Rev. Earl V. Tolley performed the double ring ceremony which took place before the altar decorated with palms, gladioli and lighted candelabra.  A program of wedding music was presented by Miss Emily Williams, church organist.  The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attired in a white satin wedding gown made with a shirred bodice, long pointed sleeves, and a long train.  Her finger-tip veil was held in place by a tiara of orange blossoms.  She carried a colonial shower bouquet of white roses and pompons.  Miss Louise Watson, of Dalton, Pa., maid of honor, appeared in a gown of peach chiffon with a tiara of bronze pompons, and she carried a colonial bouquet of bronze pompons.  Donna Farnum, cousin of the bride, was flower girl.  She wore a floor length frock of blue crepe with a tiara of white pompons and carried a basket of white and yellow pompons.  John Lord was best man for his brother.  The ushers were Leon Perry and Bert Lord, a brother of the bridegroom.  Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Rose, 180 Ackley avenue, for more than 80 guests.  A three-tiered wedding cake, flanked with white tapers and fall flowers, centered the bride's table.  The couple left on a wedding trip to the Thousand Islands, and upon their return they will reside in Maine, N.Y. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 30, 1943]

Post listing June 30-July 6, 2014

Listing of blog postings for the week of June 30 - July 6, 2014

Marriages

Posted June 30, 2014

Charlotte Van Name - J. Twitchell Lansing (1943)

Norma Parmelee - Carlton Utter (1943)

Catherine Margaret Wheat - Lt. Pat Douglas Fairbanks (1943)

Marjorie Edgett - Corp. Harold Marcellus (1943)

Laura Elizabeth Coss - Willard Gaeddert (1943)

Lucy Delello - Lt. Larry I. Argiro (1943)

Posted July 1, 2014
Delight Brown Martin - Wallace S. Lord (1943)
Barbara B. Barnard - Francis Eugene Sherwood (1943)
Mr. and Mrs. Herman C. Newell (50th anniversary, 1943)
Arlene Orth - James V. Monahan (1943)

Posted July 2, 2014
Bertha Chesbro - Otis Weeden (1943)
Evelyn Mae Schlafer - Robert Wahlberg (1943)
Geraldine Woznica - Otis E. Cottet (1943)
Ruth E. Hyde - Walter J. Roider (engagement, 1943)
Phyllis Skillman - Roswell S. Monroe (1943)
Norma Norton - Daniel Mahoney (1943)
Mary Margaret  Collar - Rev. John Town Knight (1943)

Posted July 3, 2014
Frances Millus - Peter A. Sopko (1943)
Marion Elizabeth Hamilton - Robert  J. Comings (engagement, 1943)
Althea A. Hatton - Gordon L. Fowler (1943)
Francis Yale - Catherine DeRuiter (1943)
Rev. Robert Loyer - Dorothy Brown (1943)
Ruth Linda Benjamin - Edwin Roberts (1943)
Nettie Bush Holmes - Rev. Charles G. Cady (1943)
Margaret Ferne Angle - Joseph L. Mertz, Jr. (engagement, 1943)
Clara Wilcox - Robert Euker (1943)

Posted July 4, 2014
L. Phyllis Skillman - Roswell S. Monroe (1943)
Eleanor Ruth Prothero - George Andrew Munk (engagement, 1943)
Duane T. Rood - Helen Zwalesky (1943)
Olive Holbert - Lawrence Faigle (1943)
Grace Salisbury - John Pedro Beckwith (1943)
Margery Curran - Robert Charles Scudder (1943)
Dolores Lloyd - Glenn Herrick (engagement, 1943)

Posted July 5, 2014
Virginia May Tingue - Donald Sweet (1943)
Ruth E. Hyde - Walter J. Roider, Jr. (1943)
Harriet Bixby Carl - Milan J. Druay (engagement, 1943)
Alice Chamberlain - Borden Smith (1943)
Marion Elizabeth Hamilton - Robert J. Comings (1943)

Posted July 6, 2014
Barbara Ireland Campbell - Donald Layton Quinney (1943)
Belva Huntington - Clyde Snitchler (1943)
Helen TerBush - Robert F. Sloan (1943)
Leona Gertrude Snow - Ray L. Ellis (engagement, 1943)
Ella L. Beers - Clayton S. Thompson (1943)
Mae Lundgren -Williard Ridenour (1943)


 

Obituaries / Death Notices

Posted June 30, 2014

Lucinda M. Tompkins (Windsor, 1943)

Mrs. James S. Denham (Walton, 1943)

Rev. T. Ashton Rich (Waverly, Unadilla, 1943)

Lt. George Hyde Clarke, Jr. (Cooperstown, 1943)
Mrs. Henry Jewell (Colesville, Guilford Centre, 1876)
Stephen Isbell (Oxford, Guilford, 1876)
Leander B. Foote (Oxford, 1863)
Thirza Baker (Greene, 1863)
Julia A. Simonds (Little Falls, New Berlin, 1863)

Posted July 1, 2014
Leo Morris Albert (Schenectady, 1943)
Charles Arthur Hovey (Bainbridge, Guilford, 1943)
Benjamin Newton (Coventry, 1876)
Son of Edwin Palmer (Trout Creek, 1876)
Andrew Robinson (Walton, 1876)
Martin Palmer (Chenango Forks, 1876)
Death Notices - June 1876
     Ira Hyde (Bainbridge)
     Hector Seeley (Oxford)
     Charles Barbazon (Guilford)
     William A. Hotchkiss (Greene)

Posted July 2, 1943
Dexter C. Vincent (Bainbridge, 1943)
Herman W. Miller (Apalachin, 1943)
Jennie DeMunn Griffin (Bainbridge, Scranton, 1943)
David Novak (Forest city, 1943)
Floyd E. Genung (Norwich, 1943)

Posted July 3, 1943
Clara Belle McClean (Middlebridge, 1943)
Lena Ives (Bainbridge, 1943)
Charles D. Pickwick (West Laurens, 1943)
Nancy T. Johnson Pickwick (West Laurens, 1943)
Don C. Pratt (Binghamton, Bainbridge, 1943)

Posted July 4, 1943
Mary L. Canan (Coatesville, PA, 1943)
Donald Revels (Guilford, 1943)
George Barnes (Carthage, 1943)
Frank B. Fosburg (Norwich, 1943)
Elizabeth White Epply (Bainbridge, Priceburg, PA, 1943)

Posted July 5, 2014
Kenneth Weidinger (Bainbridge, 1943)
Belle Williams (Los Angeles, 1943)
Laura Imogene Forrest (Bainbridge, 1943)
Carrie Strong Kirkland (Bainbridge 1943)

Posted July 6, 2014
Harry Wakelee (Sidney, 1943)
Hattie M. Sutliff (Afton, 1943)
Earl Carman (Walton, 1943)
Alice W. Boyce (Oneonta (1943)
James Palmer (1943)
Dr. Joseph Jacobs (Hobart, 1943)
Andrew Gilchrist (Walton, 1943)
Kathryn H. McDowell (Delhi, 1943)
Versa Newman - Ray L. Ellis (engagement, 1943)
Mae lundgren - Williard Ridenour (1943)
Walter Zimmer (NYC, 1943)
Mark W. Newman (Bainbridge, 1943)


 

Miscellaneous

Posted June 30, 2014
Charles Lyon Gets Lost in the Woods, 1878

Posted July 1, 2014

Soldier News

     Private Donald Peckham Reports for Duty
     Isabelle Smith to Serve as Army Nurse
     Leon Mott was Aboard Ill-fated U.S.S. Strong
     Sgt. Edward Peckham Missing in Action
     Hope Remains for Two Boys Missing in action

Posted, July 2, 1014
Bainbridge Central High School Class of 1937, Part 5

Posted July 3, 2014
Young People of Bainbridge Solve Curfew Problem

Posted July 4, 2014
Fourth of July in Bainbridge, 1876
Soldier News - continued - 1943
     Sidney Soldier Dies - John A. Miller
     Winfred Michel in Coast Guard
     Hanford Haynes receives purple heart
     Pvt. Robert Kingsley injured in Action
     Sgt. Truair (Bunker) Halbert Missing in Action
     David Blakeley and Robert Lee Join the Navy

Posted July 5, 2014
Lewis Snitchler keeps busy delivering newspapers and checking the weather - 1963.

Posted July 6, 2014
Soldier News - continued - 1943
     Leonard C. Cone Injured in Africa
     Frank Lewis Enters Navy
     Death of Truair Halbert Confirmed
     Howard Foster Enters Service
     Everette Herrick Still Suffers form War Injuries
    
    



Obituaries (July 6)

Harry Wakelee, an esteemed resident of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] for many years, employed as trainman on the O.&W. Railroad, who has been in poor health for the past two years, but only seriously ill for three weeks, passed away at his home at about 6 o'clock last Thursday evening, his ailment being Burgess disease.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 16, 1943]

 

Hattie M. Sutliff, 61 years old, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at Afton Hospital Sunday afternoon.  She is survived by her husband, Arthur Sutliff, of Afton; a daughter, Mrs. Katherine Neer, of Afton; a sister, Mrs. Mary Hartson, of Norwich; and two brothers, George and Grant Follett, of Norwich.  Funeral services were held yesterday at the Tabar Funeral Home, the Rev. Clifford E. Webb officiating.  Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 16, 1943]

 

Earl Carman died at his home on the Third Brook road, Walton [Delaware Co., NY], Saturday, Sept. 4.  He had been ill about three weeks.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 16, 1943]

 

Mrs. Alice Whitaker Boyce, 61, Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Constable, North Franklin, Saturday.  She had been in poor health since February and confined to bed since early May.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 16, 1943]

 

James Palmer, 72, died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Sept. 7.  Accidentally injured Aug. 25, while accompanying his nephew, Maurice Ingraham, loading logs in a mill above Norwich, he suffered from a slight fracture of the skull and hand injury.  He had been confined to the hospital since that date and was reported showing improvement until just a few days ago when complications set in.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 16, 1943]

 

Dr. Joseph Jacobs, doctor of veterinary surgery, died suddenly of a heart attack at 4:30 Monday morning at his home at Hobart [Delaware Co., NY].  His death was a shock to the community as he had been in his usual good health.  The body was taken to Brooklyn, accompanied by his wife and sister, where the funeral was held.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 16, 1943]

Andrew S. Gilchrist, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], died at the Fox Hospital in Oneonta, Sunday, Sept. 5, He had been ill about three weeks.  Mr. Gilchrist was born in Meredith, July 7, 1872.  He spent many years in the vicinity of Delhi and Elk Creek, where his boyhood home was.  As a young man he engaged in the milk and restaurant business in New York City.  Later he became a carpenter and had traveled over a good portion of the United States. The past eight years he has spent in Walton and vicinity.  He is survived by one sister, Miss Mary E. Gilchrist, of New York City, and a brother, Edwin T. Gilchrist of Binghamton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 16, 1943]

Mrs. Kathryn H. McDowell, wife of Alex McDowell, of Delhi [Delaware Co., NY], died at the Delhi hospital on Friday, Sept. 3, from streptococcus sore throat.  She was 41 years of age.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 16, 1943]

Walter Zimmer, brother of the Rev. Francis Zimmer, former pastor of St. John's Church, died in New York City last week Thursday following a serious illness of two weeks.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 30, 1943]

Mark W. Newman, 59, of South Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly of coronary thrombosis while at work at the Dry Milk Co., Sept. 13.  Mr. Newman, who lived his entire life in this community was engaged in the lumber business most of his years, until later years when he was employed at the Dry Milk Co.  He was a great lover of horses and always had some in his possession.  born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 1, 1883, he was the son of Arthur and Mary (Lane) Newman.  In 1902, he was united in marriage to Blanche Peck, of Sidney.  The survivors are his wife, and four children, Mrs. Archie J. Lyons, of Oneonta; Mrs. Charlie F. Myers, Donald and Betty, all of Bainbridge; a sister, Mrs. A.J. Vosbury, of Binghamton; a brother, Fred A. Newman, of Bainbridge, and several nephews and cousins.  Funeral services were held on Thursday, Sept. 16, at Colwell's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Wilfred Lyon, of Hartwick, a friend of the family, and the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating.  Bearers were:  Edward Partridge, Edward Partridge, Jr., L.A. Orvis, William Snyder, Charles Weeks and Dr. J.M. Flannery, Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Employees of the Borden Company and the O.E.S. attended the funeral in a body.  The many floral tributes from relatives, fellow employees, neighbors, church friends and organizations from Oneonta, Binghamton and Bainbridge attested to the high esteem in which he was held.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 30, 1943]

 

Soldier News - continued

Pvt. Leonard Cone Injured in Africa

Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 2, 1943

 

When Mrs. Cecile Cone, of 152 Ninth street, Leominster, Mass., looked at a picture published in the Worcester Telegram of Aug. 11 showing wounded American soldiers being ferried from Sicily to North Africa, she recognized her husband among the casualties.  Today the identification was confirmed by a letter from her husband, P.F.C. Leonard G. Cone, writing from a North African hospital where he is recovering.

 

The picture is the same in which Miss Harriet Badjo, of 58 Austin street, Worcester identified her fiancé, Serg, Robert Herzog, 23, of Washington Heights. It was an enlargement made from a newsreel shown at Loew's Poli Theatre, Worcester, and removed from the reel by Manager Harold H. Maloney in order to give Miss Badjo a chance to identify her fiancé, whom she was certain she saw when the reel was shown on the screen.

 

Private Cone and Cecile Guilmette, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Guilmette, were married at Ayer on Sept. 27, 1941.  They have a daughter 17 months old.  The child was four months old the last time the father saw his family. 

 

P.F.C. Cone is the son of Mrs. Ida M. Cone, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  He has been in the service six years, including three years in Hawaii. 

 

Frank H. Lewis Enters Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 9, 1943

 

Frank H. Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Lewis, of North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] entered the U.S. Navy last Saturday and is expected to receive his boot training at Sampson.  Frank graduated from the College of Engineering, Cornell University, last June, and was employed at the Scintilla before his induction into the service.

Death of Truair Halbert Confirmed

Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 23, 1943

Confirmation of the death of S/Sgt. Truair (Bunker) Halbert, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], was received in a telegram from the War Department to this wife and parents, Sept. 20.  Sgt. Halbert, who was an aerial gunner, was first reported missing in action on July 30, and later a prisoner in Germany.  

Howard Foster Enters Service

Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 23, 1943

Howard Foster, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Foster, Front street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], left for the induction center at Camp Upton, last Saturday.  Howard, who has been employed at the Scintilla for the past two years and who is a civilian pilot, has a brother in the service, P.F.C. Victor Foster, stationed at Syracuse.

Everette Herrick Still Suffers from War Injuries

Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 30, 1943

Everette Herrick, G.M. 3/C, USN, survivor of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, has been confined to a South Pacific hospital for the past nine weeks suffering from injury to his feet he sustained at Pearl Harbor almost two years ago.  During the attack at Pearl Harbor his feet were burned with acid and since that time he has had considerable trouble with them at intervals.  It is reported that he will be transferred to a  hospital in a cold climate where it is expected that the cold temperature will improve his condition.  He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Herrick.

 

 



Marriages (July 6)

In a setting of white gladioli, boltonia, chrysanthemums and gypsophilia, Miss Barbara Ireland Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dow Campbell, of 61 North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], was married Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock to Donald Layton Quinney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold W. Quinney, of Carbondale, Pa.  the ceremony was performed in St. Peter's Episcopal, Church by the rector, the Rev. James E. Wolfe.  A prelude of organ music was presented by Miss Janet Juliand, of Terrace Hill; the selections including "Spring Song," by Stephen Heller; "Rustic Wedding," by Mason; "To a Wild Rose," by MacDowell; "Serenade," by Gounod.  The "Bridal Chorus," by Lohengrin, was played as the processional and the "Wedding March," by Mendelssohn, as the recessional.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white satin made with a bodice and long sleeves of Chantilly lace, the bodice edged with seed pearls, high neckline, and the full skirt terminating in a train.  Her circular veil of tulle was attached to a tiara of Chantilly lace, and she carried an arm bouquet of white orchids and bouvardia.  Miss Anne Vawter, of New York City, was maid of honor.  She wore a gown of aqua taffeta fashioned with three-quarter length sleeves, sweetheart neckline and full skirt.  She wore a Juliet cap of aqua lace, and carried a bouquet of token roses.  Bruce Bloxham, of Forest City, Pa., was best man.  The ushers were George Sherman, of Guilford, and Joseph Codichini, of Sidney.  A reception was given at the home of the bride's aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. George McCrea Skinner.  The bride's table was centered with a three-tier wedding cake flanked with white cosmos, scabiosa, bouvardia, and white tapers.  Mrs. Quinney was graduated from Bainbridge High School and College of Liberal Arts Syracuse University   She is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, and is now employed in the Office of Wage Administration at the Scintilla Magneto Division of the Bendix Corp.  Mr. Quinney, who is resident engineer for the Scintilla plant at Pratt and Whitney, Hartford, Conn., was graduated from Carbondale High School and Keystone College, Keystone, Pa.  He is a member of Kappa Sigma Epsilon Fraternity and Keystone Society of Engineers.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 9, 1943]

 

Miss Belva Huntington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Huntington, of East Windsor [Broome Co., NY], was united in marriage to Clyde Snitchler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Snitchler, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday, Sept. 5, 8 p.m.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. James S. Payne, pastor of the Bainbridge Church of which the bride and groom are members.  The bride was attired in a light blue dress with navy blue accessories.  Her corsage was of delicate yellow roses on a background of lacy fern and tied with a gold edged ribbon.  She followed the procession on the arm of her father, who gave her in marriage.  The maid of honor, Miss Ione Frost, of Windsor, wore a dress of navy blue with white accessories.  The Misses Betty Haase and Velma Payne, bridesmaids, were dressed in pink.  Each of the bride's attendants wore a corsage of Talisman roses.  Lucius Snitchler, a brother of the bridegroom, was best man, Morris Snitchler, another brother, and Herbert Sutton were ushers.  The altar was decorated beautifully with pink, white and blue streamers.  On each side of an open Bible was a basket of gladioli of various colors.  Banks of hydrangeas with ferns below, lined the front of the chancel, while at each end was a unique and splendid arrangement of "cat tails" creating the impression of palms.  Preceding the ceremony a vocal solo, "O Promise Me" was rendered by the Rev. A. Lewis Payne, of East Windsor.  Miss Juliand, of Bainbridge, was at the piano.  Mrs. Snitchler is a graduate of Windsor Central High School and since has been employed at the office of Scintilla at Sidney.  Mr. Snitchler is a graduate of the Bainbridge High School and is now employed in the optical department of Agfa Ansco in Binghamton.  After a short honeymoon at Dallas, Pa., the young couple will reside at 59-1/2 Walnut street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  The ceremony was well attended which speaks of the high place they hold in the hearts of their many friends.  Many good wishes follow them as they start the journey of wedded life.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 9, 1943]

 

Sloan - Terbush:  Miss Helen TerBush, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Terbush, and Lieut. Robert F. Sloan were married Thursday evening in the Congregational Church in Sidney by the pastor, the Rev. Willard R. Soper.  They were attended by Miss Mary Ostrander and Frank TerBush.  The couple left following the ceremony for Virginia, where Lieut. Sloan is stationed..[Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept 16, 1943]

 

Thompson - Beers:  Miss Ella L. Beers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Beers, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], and Corporal Clayton S. Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton C. Thompson, of Hamden [Delaware Co., NY], were married at the First Methodist Church in Walton, Sunday afternoon by the Rev. H.G. Lincoln, in the presence of about 40 guests.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 16, 1943]

Ellis - Snow:  Mrs. Versa Newman, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] announces the engagement of her daughter, Miss Leona Gertrude Snow, to Ray L. Ellis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray A. Ellis, of Bristol, Pa.  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Sept. 23, 1943]

Ridenour - Lundgren:  Miss Mae Lundgren and Willard Ridenour, both formerly employed as chemists in the Casein Co. Research Laboratories were married Aug. 8 at the Little Church Around the Corner in New York City.  They are living in Orange N.J.  Both are employed by the radio tube division of RCA Manufacturing Co. in Harrison, N.J.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 23, 1943]